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South Africa

Simelane calls for scaled partnerships to tackle housing backlog

Today at 15:36 PM, via SAnews

Simelane calls for scaled partnerships to tackle housing backlog

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called for urgent, large-scale collaboration between government, the private sector, and financial institutions to address South Africa’s housing backlog, which currently stands at approximately 2.6 million units affecting more than 12 million people.

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Africa

Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

Tuesday at 22:34 PM, via BBC News

The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans “gave me the best time of my life” and “stood by me in the toughest times”.

Sport

ASA names squad for Commonwealth Games 2026

Today at 15:51 PM, via The South African

Athletics South Africa (ASA) has announced a 68-member provisional squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in Scotland.

Education

Zimbabwe: Teachers Issue Ultimatum Over Pay and Conditions

Today at 14:03 PM, via AllAfrica

[263Chat] Teachers under the banner of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) have issued a petition to the government warning of industrial action if long-standing grievances over pay and working conditions are not addressed.

Education

South Africa: From Mandeni to Marine Science

Today at 12:37 PM, via AllAfrica

[UCT] As a child, Buyani Mazeka stuttered so severely that he communicated with his hands. He wrote in mirror image, every word reversed, every sentence flipped, and repeated a grade before the problem was identified.

Science/Tech

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying

Today at 15:32 PM, via Wired

US lawmakers are pressing Tulsi Gabbard to reveal whether using a VPN that connects to overseas servers can strip Americans of their constitutional protections against warrantless surveillance.

Health

Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director

Today at 00:04 AM, via New York Times

The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.